Snapshot
- Captur, Arkana, Koleos, Megane increased by $500-$2900.
- Third rate hike in nine months
- Possibly due to material cost and logistics constraints
Renault Australia has increased the price of its passenger car lineup for the third time in nine months.
The French automaker raised the prices of the Captur light crossover, Arkana coupe SUV, Koleos medium SUV, and Megane hot hatch by up to $6,100 in March last year, then again in July by up to $2,210 as part of the new fiscal year. added .
Now, the local arm – operated by Ateco Group’s distributor in Australia from 2021 – has increased the price of the Capture. $500By Arkana $1000Koleos by $200-$2900and by Megan $700 Wide range
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2022 Renault Arcana
However, unlike the previous two occasions, Renault’s commercial vans including Congo, Trafic and Master have been preserved.
Likewise, the Megane RS hasn’t been hit by the steepest price hike this time around.
Instead, the Koleos has grown in basic life form. $2000While the Zen 2WD has increased. $2900. The South Korean-made mid-size family SUV was previously positioned as a more affordable offering in the popular segment.
We have contacted Renault Australia regarding the reason for the price increase and are awaiting comment.
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Renault Captur
The company’s general manager Glenn Seely said earlier. The wheels Supply chain costs were the key factor amid the last increase in July 2022.
“Like many brands here in Australia, rising shipping costs and rising raw material costs mean we have had to adjust prices across the range,” Seely said.
“Although this increase is an unfortunate consequence of the ever-changing global world we live in, the Renault range still represents a premium European offering combined with real value thanks to high levels of safety, technology and innovative design. “
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Renault Congo
All automakers face supply chain disruptions in 2022, with extended wait times, removal of some features to keep up deliveries, and rising prices due to increased production and shipping costs.
Despite the difficulties, 8855 Renaults were sold in Australia last year, representing a 24.7% increase on 2021 figures.
It was led by the Koleos and Arkana SUVs, and the Traffic and Master commercial vans.
Renault is expected to update the all-new Kangoo E-Tech electric van, Megane E-Tech EV crossover, and Arkana coupe SUV this year.
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2023 Renault Passenger Car Pricing
Note: All prices are before on-road costs. N/A indicates a new model and was not available at the time.
Renault Captur
| Price as of January 2023 | Price as of July 2022 | Difference | Price as of March 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life | $31,800 | $31,300 | $500 | $30,090 |
| Zen | $33,800 | $33,300 | $500 | $32,090 |
| intensity | $38,800 | $38,300 | $500 | $37,090 |
| RS line | $41,300 | $40,800 | $500 | N/A |
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Renault Arcana
| Price as of January 2023 | Price as of July 2022 | Difference | Price as of March 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen | $36,800 | $35,800 | $1,000 | $34,590 |
| intensity | $40,800 | $39,800 | $1,000 | $38,590 |
| RS line | $44,300 | $43,300 | $1,000 | $42,090 |
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Renault Koleos
| Price as of January 2023 | Price as of July 2022 | Difference | Price as of March 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life 2WD | $37,000 | $35,000 | $2,000 | $33,590 |
| Zen 2WD | $41,700 | $38,800 | $2,900 | $37,390 |
| Zen AWD | $44,200 | N/A | – | N/A |
| Intensity 2WD | $45,200 | $45,000 | $200 | $43,890 |
| Intensity AWD | $47,700 | $47,500 | $200 | $46,390 |
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Renault Megane
| Price as of January 2023 | Price as of July 2022 | Difference | Price as of March 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS Trophy Manual | $63,000 | $62,300 | $700 | $60,090 |
| RS Trophy Auto | $66,000 | $65,300 | $700 | $63,090 |